[britbull]

> it emits the amount of carbon that 4 trees absorb in a year

This reminds me of the last election in the UK. Each party was vying for who could plant the most trees as a green policy. It's admirable but I think most people, myself included, don't appreciate how little each tree absorbs and how long it takes to have an impact.

[brokebroadbeat]

Yes, to have any effect, it seems sensible to enact both carbon-reduction and tree-planting strategies to balance out one's overall impact over time.

[britbull]

Absolutely, I realise my original reply could be construed as being negative toward tree planting. I'm not. It is one part of a big strategy.

This article is really good to see and highlights an issue with tech that needs more attention.